Yes, it's terribly simple. The good guys are always stalwart and true, the bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats, and, uh, we always defeat them and save the day. No one ever dies, and everybody lives happily ever after.

Giles ,'Conversations with Dead People'


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§ ita § - May 28, 2010 11:50:45 pm PDT #13937 of 25501
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Yes, you can, Erin. And I will reveal the grand secret in BBaBB++.

Let's go over.


Juliebird - May 29, 2010 3:49:39 pm PDT #13938 of 25501
I am the fly who dreams of the spider

What's an easy to use, free rar extractor?


Jon B. - May 29, 2010 4:48:46 pm PDT #13939 of 25501
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

I use Winrar. It's nagware, but it's just a matter of one extra click per session.


Juliebird - May 29, 2010 4:55:11 pm PDT #13940 of 25501
I am the fly who dreams of the spider

It says free 40-day trial. Won't it just lock me out after time's up?


le nubian - May 29, 2010 5:16:09 pm PDT #13941 of 25501
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

when I used it a long time ago, it didn't.


Jon B. - May 29, 2010 5:20:42 pm PDT #13942 of 25501
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

No, it just nags you a few seconds after you start it up. You click close on the window that pops up and you're set for the duration.


Juliebird - May 29, 2010 5:21:54 pm PDT #13943 of 25501
I am the fly who dreams of the spider

cool, I'll give that a go. Winzip nagged me like that for years before it finally locked me out. thanks!


tommyrot - May 29, 2010 6:04:47 pm PDT #13944 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

I want one of these. Just not $3,000 want.

The Acoustic Immersion Pod.

This is the pod that immerses a listener in an acoustically optimized chamber, providing an enveloping audio experience with its robust six-speaker surround sound system. Its interior is lined with closed-cell acoustic foam--the same used in recording studios--that deflects, disperses, and absorbs sound waves, creating a personal sound environment that will not disturb those nearby. Providing a frequency response of 20 Hz-20 kHz for a full range of sound ideal for movies, sporting events, music, or games, the system is comprised of five 3 1/2" 40-watt mid- to high-range speakers built into the pod's ceiling (providing 80 watts peak output) and one 10" 250-watt subwoofer speaker under the seat. The system meets the 5.1 standard (the same used in commercial and home theater systems), and the subwoofer's 500-watt peak output makes the padded 17" wide seat resonate, placing a listener in the immediate vicinity of on-screen explosions, orchestral chords, or World Cup matches. Both a 5.1 and 2.1 sub-amplifier component are included to drive the speakers. High-density plastic construction. Red shell with red foam or Black with gray foam. 58" H x 34" W x 36" D. (120 lbs.)


Jon B. - May 30, 2010 2:46:49 am PDT #13945 of 25501
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

The Acoustic Immersion Pod.

Some version of that has been around for decades. I'm sure I saw them at Sharper Image or Brookstone or somesuch.


Dana - May 30, 2010 4:16:25 pm PDT #13946 of 25501
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

If I'm developing a subdomain for a website, and I want it to link to the same style sheet and includes as the main site, can I do that just by using absolute links?

For example, I'm creating foo.blah.com, and I have to link to www.blah.com/style.css to pull the style sheet over, right? That's a better idea than making a whole new copy for the subdomain?